Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What are unlike denominators in fractions?

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Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same in two or more fractions.

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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To add fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, and then add the numerators.

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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To subtract fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that is common to the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator of two fractions?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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How can you create an equivalent fraction?

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You can create an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF) to reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.